tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77088699351986768802014-10-06T21:35:46.013-07:00Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and BreakfastThoughts from the innkeepers at Cornucopia at Oldfield on what is happening at their B&amp;B and the surrounding area.Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-87549020115876531562013-07-05T17:17:00.000-07:002013-07-06T05:56:11.836-07:00Southbury's First Government to Stop the Nazis in 1937When Southbury Said NO! to the Nazis - Acclaimed Documentary About Southbury's History<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kpi39alKAE4/UddhxPNKOLI/AAAAAAAAGDo/p-TES7Ir_rI/s1600/Protesting+Nazis+1937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kpi39alKAE4/UddhxPNKOLI/AAAAAAAAGDo/p-TES7Ir_rI/s320/Protesting+Nazis+1937.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Ed is very excited to be on the Commemoration Committee for the 75th Anniversary of "When Southbury Said No to the Nazis". As he likes to tell our guests, Southbury was the first government in the world to stop the Nazis - in 1937 the people of Southbury stood up against a group of Nazi agents who were trying to establish a training camp. (About 20 of these were established in other communities in NY, NJ and CT before the American Nazi movement came up under investigation and went out of business in 1939.)<br /><br />THe project was a huge success. The 40 minute documentary produced has been shown to 1000's in Southbury as well as in other communities, the state Capitol, the US Capitol, Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, the Holocaust museum in Washington and was accepted to the Boston International Film Festival. Here is a link to the trailer for the 40 minute documentary: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU78c7iEkkw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU78c7iEkkw</a>. Many of the interviews were filmed at Cornucopia at Oldfield and Ed has several appearances in the movie as Southbury's First Selectman.<br /><br />The premiere in Southbury was a terrific community building event. It has also been made into a documentary of about 15 minutes that can be viewed <a href="http://www.southbury-ct.org/content/990/109/8719/10241.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Of course a stay at the Cornucopia at Oldfield (<a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">www.cornucopiabnb.com</a>) would make the documentary more interesting as this was the home of Albert Aston, the chairman of the committee to write the Zoning Ordinances. to "keep the Nazis out".Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-86430105867143270462013-05-29T18:51:00.001-07:002013-05-29T18:51:16.702-07:00Giverny comes to Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast<h2 style="text-align: center;">Our local <a href="http://www.voicesnews.com/articles/2013/05/29/arts_and_living/antiques_and_art_gallery/doc51a4b8266eb0a473782111.txt" target="_blank">newspaper </a>called it Giverny at Oldfield.</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I54GWhZA9So/UaaNns-XvOI/AAAAAAAAF9k/v0-jtI9S5oA/s1600/DSCN2189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I54GWhZA9So/UaaNns-XvOI/AAAAAAAAF9k/v0-jtI9S5oA/s320/DSCN2189.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>For us it was another delightful day at Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast where guests could admire our gardens. &nbsp;Under the watchful eye of Colley Whisson each of the students turned out some beautiful art depicting the many facets of our gardens. &nbsp;It made us very proud. &nbsp;Colley was a fabulous guest at the B&amp;B. &nbsp;He is a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">&nbsp;distinguished Australian modern Impressionist from Brisbane Australia. &nbsp;See his art on his <a href="http://www.colleywhisson.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. &nbsp;And although a night at our B&amp;B won't make you an instant artist, we think it will inspire you. &nbsp;To learn more go to <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">www.cornucopiabnb.com</a>.&nbsp;</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ianv6PzrrzA/UaawgZeDmCI/AAAAAAAAF90/IsAm-RGWirI/s1600/DSCN2186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ianv6PzrrzA/UaawgZeDmCI/AAAAAAAAF90/IsAm-RGWirI/s320/DSCN2186.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></b></span></div><br />Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-27476421283299404232012-10-09T09:34:00.004-07:002012-10-09T09:34:34.674-07:00Bolero - Waterbury Symphony Orchestra on November 4, 2012<br />Ed Edelson, Innkeeper of the Cornucopia at Oldfield will be doing the introductory announcements at the next performance of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra. &nbsp;The next performance of the 2012-2013 season is on November 4, 2012 at 3pm. As Musical Director Lief Bjaland puts it: "Our presentation of Bolero will grow from a minimalist beginning to Ravel’s unstoppable orchestral showpiece. Along the way eight soloists will animate music from exotic places the world over. This program is without intermission and without pause beginning to end. An afternoon of drama!" For more information go to www.waterburysymphony.org.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-irRNlpaozE8/UHRR71Zfs9I/AAAAAAAAD30/22AnBoZK77E/s1600/bolero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-irRNlpaozE8/UHRR71Zfs9I/AAAAAAAAD30/22AnBoZK77E/s1600/bolero.jpg" /></a></div><br />Cornucopia at Oldfield is proud to be the hospitality sponsor for the WSO, now celebrating its 75th anniversary. Lief Bjaland, the Musical Director will be staying with us the week before each performance. In addition, we will be offering a package for each performance that include two tickets for that weekend with a two night stay in the Admiral Aston or John Moseley rooms.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsCNnOT14gY/UHRR_jQWUII/AAAAAAAAD38/nWCp8tSrKjs/s1600/75th+Anniversary+Season.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LsCNnOT14gY/UHRR_jQWUII/AAAAAAAAD38/nWCp8tSrKjs/s400/75th+Anniversary+Season.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-26010764650786738682012-09-05T17:54:00.000-07:002012-09-05T17:54:06.531-07:00Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Begins New Season<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MRoVzx2259U/UEf0A9v0XKI/AAAAAAAAD2s/_dEUC46JOwA/s1600/75th+Anniversary+Season.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MRoVzx2259U/UEf0A9v0XKI/AAAAAAAAD2s/_dEUC46JOwA/s1600/75th+Anniversary+Season.jpg" /></a></div><div class="style9" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div class="style9" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Cornucopia at Oldfield is proud to be the hospitality sponsor for the WSO, now celebrating its 75th anniversary. Lief Bjaland, the Musical Director will be staying with us the week before each performance. In addition, we will be offering a package for each performance that include two tickets for that weekend with a two night stay in the Admiral Aston or John Moseley rooms. Click <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/guestrooms.html" target="_blank">here </a>for more information on our rooms.</div><div class="style9" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GgrEiXD4Bos/UEfz9_cYLWI/AAAAAAAAD2k/LPKCCD4870I/s1600/celebrazione.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GgrEiXD4Bos/UEfz9_cYLWI/AAAAAAAAD2k/LPKCCD4870I/s1600/celebrazione.jpg" /></a></div><div class="style9" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div class="style9" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br />The first performance of the 2012-2013 season is on September 29, 2012. The 75th Anniversary season, with a work from their very first program, Tchaikovsky's "Capriccio Italien." The performance continues with the Italian theme as we salute our founding Maestro: Mario DeCecco, with Respighi's "Roman Festivals." Alexander Beyer is the guest pianist for Mozart's "Piano Concerto no. 20. D minor." Who doesn't love a party? Please join stay for their 75th Birthday Bash immediately following the concert! For more information go to&nbsp;<a href="http://dev.cornucopiabandb.com/www.waterburysymphony.org" style="color: #336699;" target="_blank">www.waterburysymphony.org</a>.</div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-19819627206455393692012-09-02T08:29:00.003-07:002012-09-02T08:31:23.587-07:00When Southbury Said NO! to the Nazis - Events of 1937 to be Commemorated<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">I am very excited to be on the Commemoration Committee for the 75th Anniversary of "When Southbury Said No to the Nazis". As I like to tell our guests, Southbury was the first government in the world to stop the Nazis - in 1937 the people&nbsp;</span>of Southbury stood up against a group of Nazi agents who were trying to establish a training camp. (About 20 of these were established in other communities in NY, NJ and CT before the American Nazi movement came up under investigation and went out of business in 1939.)&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v7jU4NFiDa0/UEN7Aw-QGdI/AAAAAAAAD2U/qz4ZKuiNmX8/s1600/Protesting+Nazis+1937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v7jU4NFiDa0/UEN7Aw-QGdI/AAAAAAAAD2U/qz4ZKuiNmX8/s320/Protesting+Nazis+1937.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br /><div class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below is a link to a clip from 1937 movie newsreel that was made in Southbury about the over capacity town meeting (that is why they had to move to the church across the street) to vote on zoning ordinances to "keep the Nazis out".&nbsp;</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have a documentary in the works that will be premiered on November 18th at the Heritage Hotel. Of course a stay at the Cornucopia at Oldfield (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cornucopiabnb.com&amp;h=yAQEaVXqV&amp;s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.cornucopiabnb.com</a>) would make your stay more interesting as this was the home of the chair of the committee to write the Zoning Ordinances!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span></div><div class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><a href="http://www.t3licensing.com/video/clip/493784889_055.do?assetId=asset_5838594/clip_14392189" target="_blank">Movie Newsreel</a></div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-54189445217058633292012-08-12T09:59:00.002-07:002012-08-12T09:59:28.079-07:00Local Produce and Now our Local BakerLast summer, our neighbor Ian Chin stopped by the B&amp;B one Sunday morning with fresh bread and pastries. &nbsp;Ian was about to start his studies at the Cordon Bleu after graduating from Syracuse University. &nbsp;His love of baking was evident. &nbsp;This summer he came back for a visit and agreed to bake some special breads and pastries for our guest. &nbsp;Our guests this morning loved the "miche" and cinnamon pastries. &nbsp;He also let us know about his "cooking channel" - 36 entertaining videos on baking. &nbsp;If you like to bake or want to bake, we recommend Ian's channel: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzhbalM2XEA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzhbalM2XEA</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uGNs9u_kgio/UCfftr1kK9I/AAAAAAAAD18/3YOwjH7Idt0/s1600/DSCN1485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uGNs9u_kgio/UCfftr1kK9I/AAAAAAAAD18/3YOwjH7Idt0/s320/DSCN1485.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Christine and Ian share a smile and compliments from our guests.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ian will be baking for us on the weekends until her returns to finish his studies at the Cordon Bleu. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the meantime, we will continue our commitment to local food - eggs from our local farmer, vegetables (today from our garden) and smoked meats from Nodines of Goshen, CT.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-72628543703651874062012-08-10T15:44:00.000-07:002012-08-10T15:44:08.344-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b>A Musical Feast in Litchfield Hills</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Food, Wine and Opera Gala</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">September 8, 2012</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Only 2 miles from Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>A very special event to support the <br />Connecticut Summer Opera Festival</i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Af0x_myJ9C0/UCWNGcERkFI/AAAAAAAAD1s/ss5Xuob2QaY/s1600/CSOF-poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Af0x_myJ9C0/UCWNGcERkFI/AAAAAAAAD1s/ss5Xuob2QaY/s640/CSOF-poster.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As our way of supporting this event, we will give you a 20% discount on your stay - just show us your event ticket. <br />Make your reservation on our website <br /><a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">www.cornucopiabnb.com</a> or call us at 203 267 6772.</span></div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-20399845973044706262012-06-22T18:21:00.005-07:002012-06-22T18:21:56.607-07:00<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-large;">Southbury's 225th Anniversary Shows the Many Connections to the&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-large;">Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast</span></h2><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--uFb3EltYPQ/T-UUbYIVLDI/AAAAAAAADRM/pT9aJLOrRAw/s1600/Dwyer+shared+White+Oak+with+Ed+and+Christine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--uFb3EltYPQ/T-UUbYIVLDI/AAAAAAAADRM/pT9aJLOrRAw/s320/Dwyer+shared+White+Oak+with+Ed+and+Christine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On June 21, 2012, Southbury celebrated its 225 anniversary at Town Hall where as the First Selectman - our Town's CEO (Chief Elected Official) - I presided over the historical presentations. &nbsp;It was a well attended event and my office has received many compliments. &nbsp;Our featured presentation was by one of our Town's two historians, John Dwyer, who reported on the First Board of Selectmen. &nbsp;They had their first meeting on June 20, 1787 at 2pm. &nbsp;Later that year they would choose a delegate to vote on the US Constitution, which will also celebrate its 225th anniversary on its being adopted this coming September.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Shown above is John Dwyer sharing with Christine and I a box that contains a piece of the original White Oak tree that was the sight of where the first white settlers to this area (then known as the Pomperaug Plantation) spent their first night after traveling up the Housatonic to the Pomperaug Valley. There is an inscription the piece of wood written by Shadrack Osborne, the first First Selectman of Southbury. &nbsp;He was elected along with Increase Moseley (the fourth) who became the Town's first Town Clerk. &nbsp;Increase was the father of John Moseley, the builder of our house. &nbsp;Another &nbsp;key figure was Colonel Hinman, the father-in-law of John Moseley</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wdwDhY5TzD0/T-UYz9bQ8CI/AAAAAAAADRY/ACyA9RxpSbc/s1600/181123_298204846943246_1990065878_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wdwDhY5TzD0/T-UYz9bQ8CI/AAAAAAAADRY/ACyA9RxpSbc/s320/181123_298204846943246_1990065878_n.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There was also an excellent talk by Rabbi Polokoff, show above with Reverend Pittman and Rye-Wall, about the proud moment when Southbury stopped the Nazi's in 1937. &nbsp;If you don't know the story, it is well worth a view of the YouTube video I compiled: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-K-BQchmEo" target="_blank">Southbury Stops The Bund</a>&nbsp; The three clergy talked about their upcoming plans to&nbsp;commemorate&nbsp;the 75th anniversary of this event this coming Fall.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">As always, we are happy to share our knowledge of Southbury's history (and there is more) when you come to stay with us. Click <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about our Bed and Breakfast.</span>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-3677616881701831592012-06-17T11:34:00.001-07:002012-06-17T11:34:25.282-07:00<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Summer Arrives at Cornucopia at Oldfield</span></h2><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Today we saw our first hot-air balloon fly over - so it must be summer. &nbsp;</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ejYYQ2u6rTs/T94iSbRgo8I/AAAAAAAADQ4/KE92z86a_Xo/s1600/DSCN1297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="274" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ejYYQ2u6rTs/T94iSbRgo8I/AAAAAAAADQ4/KE92z86a_Xo/s320/DSCN1297.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The wet spring and sunny days have combined for some beautiful foliage. &nbsp;The hiking trails are in good shape and the rivers and lakes look wonderful. &nbsp;Our secluded and private swimming pool is very inviting. &nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nc27J3sHj5A/T94ivE8JCxI/AAAAAAAADRA/cW_M2lVX8Po/s1600/homeimage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nc27J3sHj5A/T94ivE8JCxI/AAAAAAAADRA/cW_M2lVX8Po/s320/homeimage1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So glad summer is upon us.&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/" target="_blank">Click here to make a reservation.</a></span><br /><br /><br />Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-66385971914604086892012-03-28T15:33:00.000-07:002012-03-28T15:33:33.196-07:00Show Cows and More at Arethusa Farm in nearby Litchfield<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A new excursion while staying at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/" target="_blank">Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast</a> is a visit to Arethusa Farm and Dairy in nearby &nbsp;Litchfield (20 minute drive). &nbsp;Founded by&nbsp;George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis (owners of Manolo shoes) in 1999, this dairy farm is now the home of some very famous cows. &nbsp;These "Show Cows" are sought after for their breeding as well as their excellent milk.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8N7oM-SBX2A/T3ON14AH_-I/AAAAAAAADPs/ocs1DLsqZ7g/s1600/Show+Cow+Line+Up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8N7oM-SBX2A/T3ON14AH_-I/AAAAAAAADPs/ocs1DLsqZ7g/s320/Show+Cow+Line+Up.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take the tour of the barn to see how well these cows are cared for (although not as well as you will be at Cornucopia at Oldfield - but close), learn more about milk production and breeding&nbsp;</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f2yPYLQOpi8/T3OPLyCEUfI/AAAAAAAADP0/CQUkSGp17ho/s1600/Cow+up+close.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f2yPYLQOpi8/T3OPLyCEUfI/AAAAAAAADP0/CQUkSGp17ho/s320/Cow+up+close.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and then go visit their recently opened shop in nearby Bantam where their ice cream and cheeses are receiving rave reviews. &nbsp;Their outdoor seating area should open soon. &nbsp;And remember to say hi to Veronica:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuJ91xJcl8M/T3OP3ZrWUWI/AAAAAAAADP8/ETcgxdTO4p8/s1600/veronica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuJ91xJcl8M/T3OP3ZrWUWI/AAAAAAAADP8/ETcgxdTO4p8/s1600/veronica.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more information go to <a href="http://www.arethusafarm.com/" target="_blank">Arethusa Farm</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;or <a href="http://arethusafarmdairy.com/" target="_blank">Arethusa Farm Dairy</a>.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-35450451465477209802012-02-07T18:41:00.000-08:002012-02-07T18:41:41.434-08:00The Oscars, The Abbey of Regina Laudis and Cornucopia at OldfieldMany of our guests have enjoyed a visit to the nearby Abbey of Regina Laudis. &nbsp;They have gone to listen to their singing (Women in Chant) or to visit the unique 17th century Italian creche or to buy some of their world famous "Bethlehem Cheese" produced under the direction of "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noella_Marcellino" target="_blank">The Cheese Nun</a>". &nbsp;This 500 acre farm is the home of a group of Benedictine nuns who are self-sufficient: they have their own dairy and beef herds, goats, sheep, pastures and gardens. &nbsp;Most of the nuns are very accomplished women (lawyers, agronomists, PhD's) who have decided to take a different path. &nbsp;The best known of these is <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nun-famous-kissing-elvis-prays-miracle-073202990.html" target="_blank">Dolores Hart</a>, an accomplished actress before she moved to The Abbey. &nbsp;A recently produced HBO documentary about her life story - <u><a href="http://oscar.go.com/nominees/documentary-short-subject/god-is-the-bigger-elvis" target="_blank">God is The Bigger Elvis</a></u> - has been nominated for an Academy Award. &nbsp;The documentary will appear in April on HBO. &nbsp;The title comes from the Fact that Elvis' first on-screen kiss was with Ms. Hart.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U4JQCGHmqlI/TzHfeMkIt3I/AAAAAAAADOQ/i8W8lnC2rVk/s1600/CRECHE+AT+REGINA+LAUDIS+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U4JQCGHmqlI/TzHfeMkIt3I/AAAAAAAADOQ/i8W8lnC2rVk/s320/CRECHE+AT+REGINA+LAUDIS+small.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The <a href="http://www.abbeyofreginalaudis.com/" target="_blank">Abbey of Regina Laudis</a>&nbsp;is an inspiring place to visit - about a 15 minute ride from the <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/" target="_blank">Cornucopia at Oldfield</a>. &nbsp;To better understand this nominated documentary, we recommend a visit to the Abbey. &nbsp;We will make sure we have the documentary saved on our DVR for future viewing by our guests.Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-63602725135677514632011-12-19T13:20:00.000-08:002011-12-19T13:20:18.018-08:00Election Victory - A Brief updateMixing politics and business is never a good idea. &nbsp;However, now that the political season is over, we wanted to give folks an update. &nbsp;As some of you know, Ed ran for First Selectman (like mayor) of Southbury. Election night was very exciting and his&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgysiswcS3U&amp;list=UUQDT98ubzb05bqAuOorjOJw&amp;index=1&amp;feature=plcp" target="_blank">victory </a>was hailed as a landslide (60% of the vote). &nbsp;He is very excited about the opportunites at Town Hall.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vq2pFIG8gIk/Tu-qImy080I/AAAAAAAAC4E/lj4vmLwoyCQ/s1600/election_day-102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vq2pFIG8gIk/Tu-qImy080I/AAAAAAAAC4E/lj4vmLwoyCQ/s320/election_day-102.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rmmlf718Vaw/Tu-qMaEKEsI/AAAAAAAAC4M/Y3XYjxhwD34/s1600/election_day-125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rmmlf718Vaw/Tu-qMaEKEsI/AAAAAAAAC4M/Y3XYjxhwD34/s320/election_day-125.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Meanwhile Cornucopia at Oldfield B&amp;B will keep moving forward. &nbsp;This has been another great year for us - great guests, higher occupancy and many outstanding events. &nbsp;Christine is ready to go for the new year. <br /><br />Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and a safe and prosperous New Year.<br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christine and Ed Edelson</span></i>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-27623557034104883542011-11-07T18:44:00.000-08:002011-11-07T18:44:18.477-08:00Sara Moulton at Cornucopia at OldfieldWe thoroughly enjoyed hosting Sara Moulton and her husband this past weekend. &nbsp;Sara taught a cooking class at the Silo in New Milford. Due to the area power losses we served as Sara's lodging.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ySjJsvftH-8/TrfPkqICRGI/AAAAAAAAC30/CgqvcOT_gKw/s1600/Sara+Moulton+joins+Christine+in+the+kitchen+at+Cornucopia+at+Oldfield.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ySjJsvftH-8/TrfPkqICRGI/AAAAAAAAC30/CgqvcOT_gKw/s320/Sara+Moulton+joins+Christine+in+the+kitchen+at+Cornucopia+at+Oldfield.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were glad to help out our friends at the <a href="http://www.hunthillfarmtrust.org/index.php?/silo/" target="_blank">Silo</a>, and honored to have Sara in our kitchen. &nbsp; Be sure to visit the Silo at Hunt Hill Farm for shopping or take one of the many cooking classes offered. &nbsp;For&nbsp;more about Sara's&nbsp;recipes&nbsp;and cooking tips, you can watch her on PBS or visit her <a href="http://saramoulton.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-49624161379754816382011-08-25T11:19:00.000-07:002011-08-25T11:19:28.850-07:00Great Review from Ron Kahon in magazineRon Kahon was a recent guest. &nbsp;We were his last stop on a tour of Connecticut. &nbsp;He summarized that in an article that just came out: &nbsp;<a href="http://everywheremag.com/articles/2615">"Connecticut - So Near Yet So Far Away"</a>. &nbsp;Here is what he said about us:<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">"My final night was spent in Southbury at one of the most beautiful B&amp;B's I have ever seen. The Cornucopia at Oldfield is located in an antique home, circa 1818 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. There are extensive gardens, maple trees and an outdoor pool. It was perfectly located right off I-84 and in a bit over two hours I was back in NYC."</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222c33; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lld_Qnf53iM/TlaRxFRDBeI/AAAAAAAAC3c/LBqG4n638Gw/s1600/Ron+Kapon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lld_Qnf53iM/TlaRxFRDBeI/AAAAAAAAC3c/LBqG4n638Gw/s1600/Ron+Kapon.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222c33; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222c33; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Ron was a fascinating guest with many stories about personalities (he taught ethics to Barack Obama at Colombia University), wine and travel. &nbsp;Check out his blog by clicking <a href="http://www.ronkapon.com/">here</a>.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222c33; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222c33; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">For a great night stay that is only 2 hours from New York City but feels like a million miles away, make a reservation at <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast</a>. &nbsp;Click <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">here </a>to go to our website.</span></span>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-80604614245004558522011-08-20T14:08:00.000-07:002011-08-21T13:39:26.232-07:00Stunning Fruit Paintings by our GuestWe just returned from the opening at the Roxbury gallery of our guest's paintings. &nbsp;They were stunning. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3eRLpGGrN-A/TlAf6Eu3vyI/AAAAAAAAC3U/reWvhSqmHac/s1600/DSCN0704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3eRLpGGrN-A/TlAf6Eu3vyI/AAAAAAAAC3U/reWvhSqmHac/s320/DSCN0704.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Risa and her husband Doug, shown here, have been working hard since they arrived mid-week to prepare the paintings for hanging. &nbsp;And although we had seen the photos on Risa's fascinating&nbsp;<a href="http://www.risakorris.com/">web site</a>&nbsp;(www.risakorris.com), &nbsp;they did not do justice to the vibrancy and detail of all the mouth-watering fruits and vegetables she has painted over many years. &nbsp;She was inspired by the&nbsp;fruits&nbsp;and vegetables available at the <a href="http://www.maplebankfarm.com/">Maple Bank Farm</a> in Roxbury (a great place to visit when staying with us for "you-pick" as well as high quality sustainable produce) and has kept up her fascination with fruits and vegetables as subjects since they moved from Roxbury over a decade ago. &nbsp;It is great to have Risa and Doug staying with us and sharing their sense of beauty and wonder in the natural world &nbsp;with our guests at <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">Cornucopia at Oldfield</a>. &nbsp;We will be glad to give you directions to the gallery in Roxbury where Risa's work will be on display for the next five weeks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj-OL6vvjWA/TlAl7gi9bBI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/UWahXXvQl6U/s1600/IMG_2233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj-OL6vvjWA/TlAl7gi9bBI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/UWahXXvQl6U/s320/IMG_2233.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ed, Risa and Christine at the Opening at the Roxbury Library Gallery on August 20th.</span></div><br /><br /><br />Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-17874012036562748432011-08-19T08:29:00.000-07:002011-08-19T08:29:05.609-07:00Aspiring Pastry Chef stops by Cornucopia at Oldfield<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today Ian Chin stopped by to share some of his homemade Southbury Bread. &nbsp;Ian is our neighbor in the Historic District on Main Street N. in Southbury. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9TIknOVPU8/Tk6AMSSKH5I/AAAAAAAAC3Q/McdtLjTXlxk/s1600/DSCN0703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9TIknOVPU8/Tk6AMSSKH5I/AAAAAAAAC3Q/McdtLjTXlxk/s320/DSCN0703.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Ian is an aspiring pastry chef who has just returned from a summer at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and has been baking something new each day. &nbsp;He prepared his own starter yeast using local water. &nbsp;He also brought by three pain aux raisins that were divine. &nbsp;Ian will be returning for his senior year at Syracuse University before returning to Paris to complete schooling in the culinary arts. &nbsp;We wish Ian well and hope he stops by to share more pastries with our guests when he is back in Southbury.<br /><br />Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-82877934090561752292011-08-05T06:33:00.000-07:002011-08-05T06:46:50.032-07:00TripAdvisor Awards Certificate of Excellence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-family: inherit;"><b>Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast has just received the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2011. &nbsp;This is based on our 5 star rating from ALL of our guests.&nbsp;</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yOwNsEJhjw0/TjvwRQIFcAI/AAAAAAAAC24/nOGoivwbjzY/s1600/2011+Certificate+of+Excellence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yOwNsEJhjw0/TjvwRQIFcAI/AAAAAAAAC24/nOGoivwbjzY/s320/2011+Certificate+of+Excellence.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Needless to say, we are very proud of this achievement. &nbsp;When we started in 2004 we said that our objective was to continuously exceed the expectations of our guests. &nbsp;This certificate shows that we are meeting our objective. For more about our B&amp;B, go to our <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">website</a>. &nbsp;Or go to <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Search?q=cornucopia+at+oldfield&amp;sub-search=SEARCH&amp;geo=59797&amp;returnTo=__2F__SmartDeals__2D__g59797__2D__Cornucopia__5F__Wisconsin__2D__Hotel__2D__Deals__2E__html">TripAdvisor </a>to see our guest's reviews.</div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-73887024447901788442011-07-21T09:11:00.000-07:002011-07-21T09:11:01.072-07:00Governor Malloy comes to visit our B&B<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TY6fO27n9a0/TihLZbjqEEI/AAAAAAAAC2k/yudSEZndrec/s1600/Dan+Malloy+and+Catherine+Smith+in+our+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TY6fO27n9a0/TihLZbjqEEI/AAAAAAAAC2k/yudSEZndrec/s320/Dan+Malloy+and+Catherine+Smith+in+our+kitchen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Governor Dan Malloy along with several representatives of the Economic and Community Development Commission came for lunch at Cornucopia at Oldfield. &nbsp;( He is pictured above along with Commissioner Smith, Ed and Christine). &nbsp;The purpose was to talk about Tourism, Jobs and the role of small properties like ours. &nbsp;We had a lively discussion with the Governor about the importance of tourism to the State's economy and the need for dynamic brand marketing by the State. &nbsp;It was an honor to host Governor Malloy. &nbsp;It is clear to me that he understands tourism and tourism marketing. &nbsp;A refreshing change.<br /><br />This has been quite a month for us as far as dignataries. &nbsp;In addition to the Governor and Lama Tenzin, we have had the founder of a major internet company, World Bank executives (with the title of Social Development Specialist in the Africa Sustainable Development Department) and a noted psychotherapist and minister Ron Cebik. &nbsp;You can follow Ron's blog by clicking <a href="http://roncebik.wordpress.com/2011/07/16/madiba/">here</a>.<br /><br />Of course, if you would like to share some breakfast with other vibrant, educated and engaging people like yourself, come stay &nbsp;at Cornucopia at Oldfield. &nbsp;For more information, click <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">here</a>.Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-24828914773686219332011-07-08T06:28:00.000-07:002011-07-08T06:28:17.426-07:00Lama Tenzin Comes to Visit CornucopiaLama Tenzin, co-founder of "Seeds of Compassion" was part of a family reunion at the Cornucopia at Oldfield earlier this week. &nbsp;To learn more about this organization click <a href="http://www.seedsofcompassion.org/who/">here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LRIwOu6-VXw/ThcFbUFThTI/AAAAAAAAC2M/n4GFNE-LoMU/s1600/Dalai+Lama+Comes+to+visit+on+July+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LRIwOu6-VXw/ThcFbUFThTI/AAAAAAAAC2M/n4GFNE-LoMU/s320/Dalai+Lama+Comes+to+visit+on+July+5.JPG" width="208" /></a></div>Consider having us host your next family reunion or event at the beautiful grounds of the Cornucopia at Oldfield. &nbsp;For more information on our grounds and accommodations click <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">here</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XaIX9rP-IEc/ThcF5X6cDII/AAAAAAAAC2Q/zvWubgf0mME/s1600/100_2338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XaIX9rP-IEc/ThcF5X6cDII/AAAAAAAAC2Q/zvWubgf0mME/s320/100_2338.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-72655570853263674932011-06-12T15:27:00.000-07:002011-06-13T05:25:49.098-07:00Pickin and Fiddlin Context in Roxbury on July 9, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Come listen to the music&nbsp;</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Stay at the nearby&nbsp;</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zypLm7kywSw/TfU8hV8lIiI/AAAAAAAACx8/RJl1Go13Hvw/s320/Flyer+small.jpg" width="240" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For full sized version of this informative and creative flyer go to our website:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/specials.html#Pickin">http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/specials.html#Pickin</a><br /><br /></div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-46465367186571367752011-06-03T06:10:00.000-07:002011-06-03T06:10:39.281-07:00Beatlemania, Waterbury Symphony and Cornucopia at Oldfield<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-crOYM1jFj74/TejbDoBfkoI/AAAAAAAACuk/MFcPswEWOTg/s1600/BeatlesWSOsmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-crOYM1jFj74/TejbDoBfkoI/AAAAAAAACuk/MFcPswEWOTg/s1600/BeatlesWSOsmall.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Join us this summer for a great event in Woodbury, CT (3 miles from Cornucopia) when the cast of Beatlemania and the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leif Bjaland will perform an outdoor evening concert. &nbsp;Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening under the stars with excellent music. &nbsp;Combine with a stay at the Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast and make it a great July 4th weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As hospitality sponsor for the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, maestro Bjaland will be staying with us while in the area to rehearse for this special concert. <br />Stay with us and have breakfast with this great American conductor. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a full sized version of the flyer click <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/News%20and%20Specials/WSO/BeatlesWSO.pdf">here</a>.</div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-79105597865791132592011-06-01T19:27:00.000-07:002011-06-01T19:27:22.965-07:00Hiking in Southbury - some of the best trails in the worldI have hiked around the world but some of my favorite are right here in Southbury, CT. &nbsp;Recently I took an early summer hike on the trail from Platt's Farm to Janie Pierce. &nbsp;The land is owned by teh Southbury Land Trust which also does a magnificent job of maintaining and marking the trails.<br /><br />I took some splendid photos that I have commented upon in my<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.231840100165512.83182.100000185724193&amp;l=e3c6ac29a6"> Facebook gallery</a>. &nbsp;For information on these and many more hiking trails near the Cornucopia, visit our <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">web page</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.231840100165512.83182.100000185724193&amp;l=e3c6ac29a6">http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.231840100165512.83182.100000185724193&amp;l=e3c6ac29a6</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--i3SVsJqk88/Teb0fiwAO8I/AAAAAAAACug/UhflusDJXbk/s1600/DSCN0460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--i3SVsJqk88/Teb0fiwAO8I/AAAAAAAACug/UhflusDJXbk/s320/DSCN0460.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-23311627715775525272011-05-09T15:45:00.000-07:002011-05-10T10:40:14.347-07:00Guests Love our Coffee Mugs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VYapZqr9SBg/Tcht5_IUC0I/AAAAAAAACuE/9DfOiaw_jrs/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VYapZqr9SBg/Tcht5_IUC0I/AAAAAAAACuE/9DfOiaw_jrs/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Our guests continue to compliment our hand-thrown ceramic coffee&nbsp;mugs from <a href="http://www.deneenpottery.com/">Deneen Pottery</a>.&nbsp;Fair traded coffee and tea tastes great from our mugs so many guests purchase them to take home as a way to remember their stay at Cornucopia at Oldfield. On chilly mornings the mugs are warmed making sure&nbsp;the coffee or tea stays hot.<br />Mugs come in a variety of colors with a replica of the house painted by the late David Elias.Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-12747717495148441112011-04-28T04:18:00.000-07:002011-04-28T04:18:07.102-07:00Zeeburger is ZeerifficChristine and Ed attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Carol Peck's Zeeburger.&nbsp; Located just down the block from her renowned Good News Cafe, the new restaurant will feature "fast food" with a difference - healthy local produce with the distinctive Peck touch.&nbsp; We know our guests will love it based on the samples we enjoyed at the ceremony.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/3fFn1Fo16JM/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3fFn1Fo16JM&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3fFn1Fo16JM&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l5mL7L0aOIk/TblMBy_GVmI/AAAAAAAACt8/PNb24ocJKpQ/s1600/DSCN0371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l5mL7L0aOIk/TblMBy_GVmI/AAAAAAAACt8/PNb24ocJKpQ/s320/DSCN0371.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christine and Bernard are all smiles at the ribon cutting ceremony.&nbsp; And that's before the samples of beef burgers, salmon burgers, and red wine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SdCghE_BqwM/TblMFt4vz7I/AAAAAAAACuA/iF07Av09B2I/s1600/DSCN0370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SdCghE_BqwM/TblMFt4vz7I/AAAAAAAACuA/iF07Av09B2I/s320/DSCN0370.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From left to right: Bernard, George Hale (Selectman), Barbara Perkinson (Selectman), Jerry Stomski (First Selectman)&nbsp;and Carol</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708869935198676880.post-31162102093030025612011-04-25T11:06:00.000-07:002011-04-26T04:48:50.283-07:00BEE KIND - Continuing our Commitment to Green LodgingCornucopia at Oldfield was the first Bed &amp; Breakfast in Connecticut to receive Green Lodging certification from the Department of Environmental Protection.&nbsp; As part of our ongoing commitment to Green Lodging, we are featuring the new BeeKind line of bath amenities from Gilchrist and Soames.&nbsp; The individual packages are made of paper resulting in a 92% reduction in waster after use when compared to the small plastic bottles.<br /><br />We can't do much better than the quote on their products:<br /><br />"BeeKind to yourself by not using products with parabens, phthalates, or artificial colours.&nbsp; BeeKind to your neighbours, animals, waiters and waitresses.&nbsp; Most importantly, BeeKind to the environment so future generations can enjoy our planet's breathtaking beauty."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qy5yE4ySY2o/TbW38-qyVlI/AAAAAAAACt4/cjPnAYPMgSw/s1600/Cornucopia+B%2526B+Green+Lodging+Certification.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qy5yE4ySY2o/TbW38-qyVlI/AAAAAAAACt4/cjPnAYPMgSw/s320/Cornucopia+B%2526B+Green+Lodging+Certification.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>For a healthy and environmentally friendly experience, stay with us.&nbsp; Learn more at <a href="http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/">http://www.cornucopiabnb.com/</a>.Innkeepershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256677051546259216noreply@blogger.com0